Is ARIS a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 35.9/100. It is ranked #3,497 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 41/100, Value 40/100, Momentum 26/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ARIS?

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 35.9 ranks it #3,497 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ARIS in?

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. operates in the Energy sector (Petroleum And Natural Gas industry) with a market cap of $3.54 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does ARIS pay a dividend?

ARIS does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ARIS's P/E ratio?

ARIS has a trailing P/E ratio of 67.85x. The Energy sector average is 20.7x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is ARIS?

ARIS's quality factor score is 41/100. Gross margin: 40.1%. ROE: 7.6% vs sector average 6.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is ARIS valued compared to peers?

ARIS's value factor score is 40/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 67.8x, EV/EBITDA 42.6x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is ARIS's debt level?

ARIS's debt-to-equity ratio is 62%. Sector average: 55%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

ARIS has a beta of 1.28, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 34/100.

Does ARIS have high short interest?

ARIS's short interest factor score is 51/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

ARIS Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 35.9/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ARIS	-1.53%	+16.96%	-14.86%	-18.49%	-42.41%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLE	+0.47%	-3.69%	+7.63%	+32.52%	-37.06%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	+0.09%	+1.66%	-4.86%	-3.83%	+16.17%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.62%	+15.29%	-10.00%	-14.66%	-58.58%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-2.00%	+20.65%	-22.49%	-51.01%	-5.35%	-	-	-

Metric	ARIS	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	67.8x	+228%
EV/EBITDA	42.6x	+1043%
Price / Book	5.1x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
GFR Greenfire Resources Ltd.	59	48	89	64	5.2x	59.1%	96.5%	15.4%	11.2%	40.0x	$825M	VS
TTE TotalEnergies SE	57	36	90	62	14.8x	-	34.7%	8.2%	-	-	$191.9B	VS
PARR PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.	57	50	76	76	10.2x	19.8%	-	3.7%	-0.2%	53.0x	$3.2B	VS
GPRK GeoPark Ltd	55	47	97	56	4.8x	189.6%	75.2%	14.6%	-	262.0x	$498M	VS
APA APA Corp	54	50	78	67	12.0x	17.5%	85.0%	13.5%	-16.8%	154.0x	$15.7B	VS
SD SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC	54	50	72	67	7.5x	14.5%	73.0%	53.0%	53.3%	26.0x	$631M	VS
AMPY Amplify Energy Corp.	54	50	80	63	109.7x	0.5%	93.3%	0.5%	-16.5%	31.0x	$271M	VS
HAL HALLIBURTON CO	53	50	61	67	24.8x	12.2%	15.0%	5.8%	-4.0%	68.0x	$33.9B	VS
SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC	53	27	62	74	17.5x	52.5%	58.9%	11.3%	-	99.0x	$79.1B	VS
KRP Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP	52	50	71	50	13.3x	16.4%	100.0%	30.0%	5.3%	74.0x	$1.4B	VS
ARIS Aris Water Solutions, Inc.	36	41	40	26	67.9x	7.6%	40.1%	13.1%	20.0%	62.0x	$3.5B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.6%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.4%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	-20.9%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%	-
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	1.6%	7.2%	6.0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.2%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.6%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

-0.4%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

-20.9%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

ROA %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

1.6%

7.2%

6.0%

2.5%

2.2%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
	$458M	$435M	$392M	$321M	$229M	$343M
	—	$258M	$255M	$207M	$152M	—
	$183M	$178M	$138M	$114M	$78M	$203M
Gross Margin	40.1%	40.8%	35.1%	35.5%	33.8%	59.3%
	—	$3M	$3M	$691K	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$45M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$71M	$54M	$79M	$58M	—
	$106M	$107M	$84M	$35M	$19M	$8M
EBIT	$106M	$107M	$84M	$35M	$19M	$8M
EBITDA	$106M	$107M	$84M	$35M	$19M	-$127M
Operating Margin	23.3%	24.5%	21.4%	10.8%	8.3%	2.2%
EBITDA Margin	23.2%	24.5%	21.4%	10.7%	8.3%	-36.9%
	—	—	$33M	$29M	—	$8M
	—	$71M	$51M	$5M	-$7M	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$10M	$7M	$524K	$298K	$23K
	$60M	$60M	$43M	$5M	-$7M	$7K
Net Margin	13.1%	13.8%	11.1%	1.5%	-3.1%	0.0%
	$0.19	$0.81	$0.59	$0.04	$0.05	$0.00
Diluted EPS	$0.19	$0.81	$0.59	$0.04	$0.05	$0.00
Weighted Avg Basic	—	31M	30M	24M	21M	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	31M	30M	24M	21M	—

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

$458M

$435M

$392M

$321M

$229M

$343M

—

$258M

$255M

$207M

$152M

—

$183M

$178M

$138M

$114M

$78M

$203M

Gross Margin

40.1%

40.8%

35.1%

35.5%

33.8%

59.3%

—

$3M

$691K

—

Depreciation

—

$45M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$71M

$54M

$79M

$58M

—

$106M

$107M

$84M

$35M

$19M

$8M

EBIT

$106M

$107M

$84M

$35M

$19M

$8M

EBITDA

$106M

$107M

$84M

$35M

$19M

-$127M

Operating Margin

23.3%

24.5%

21.4%

10.8%

8.3%

2.2%

EBITDA Margin

23.2%

24.5%

21.4%

10.7%

8.3%

-36.9%

—

$33M

$29M

—

$8M

—

$71M

$51M

$5M

-$7M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$10M

$7M

$524K

$298K

$23K

$60M

$43M

$5M

-$7M

$7K

Net Margin

13.1%

13.8%

11.1%

1.5%

-3.1%

0.0%

$0.19

$0.81

$0.59

$0.04

$0.05

$0.00

Diluted EPS

$0.19

$0.81

$0.59

$0.04

$0.05

$0.00

Weighted Avg Basic

—

31M

30M

24M

21M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

31M

30M

24M

21M

—

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Do?

Aris Water Solutions, Inc., an environmental infrastructure and solutions company, provides water handling and recycling solutions. The company's produced water handling business gathers, transports, unless recycled, and handles produced water generated from oil and natural gas production. Its water solutions business develops and operates recycling facilities to treat, store, and recycle produced water. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Energy sector, specifically within the Petroleum And Natural Gas industry. The company is led by CEO Amanda M. Brock and employs approximately 150 people. With a market capitalization of $3.5B, ARIS is one of the notable companies in the Energy sector.

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 35.9/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ARIS ranks #3,497 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Energy sector, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. ranks #126 of 128 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Energy peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ARIS Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) currently trades at $19.31. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is ARIS Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) carries a value factor score of 40/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 67.85x, compared to the Energy sector average of 20.66x — a premium of 228%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.14x, versus the sector average of 1.76x. The price-to-sales ratio is 8.83x, compared to 0.49x for the average Energy stock. On an enterprise value basis, ARIS trades at 42.64x EV/EBITDA, versus 3.73x for the sector.

Overall, ARIS's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) earns a quality factor score of 41/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 7.6%, compared to the Energy sector average of 6.7%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 4.0% versus the sector average of 3.7%.

On a margin basis, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. reports gross margins of 40.1%, compared to 52.7% for the sector. The operating margin is 23.3% (sector: 10.7%). Net profit margin stands at 13.1%, versus 6.4% for the average Energy stock. Revenue growth is running at 20.0% on a trailing basis, compared to -1.2% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

ARIS Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 62.0%, compared to the Energy sector average of 55.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.73x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $491M.

ARIS has a beta of 1.28, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in ARIS would be expected to move 27.7% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. is 34/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. reported revenue of $458M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19. Net income for the quarter was $60M. Gross margin was 40.1%. Operating income came in at $106M.

In Q2 2025, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. reported revenue of $124M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19. Net income for the quarter was $14M. Gross margin was 36.9%. Revenue grew 22.7% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $26M.

In Q1 2025, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. reported revenue of $120M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26. Net income for the quarter was $16M. Gross margin was 41.9%. Revenue grew 16.5% year-over-year compared to Q1 2024. Operating income came in at $28M.

In FY 2024, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. reported revenue of $435M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.81. Net income for the quarter was $60M. Gross margin was 40.8%. Revenue grew 11.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $107M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $392M to $458M. Investors analyzing ARIS stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ARIS Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Petroleum And Natural Gas industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Energy dividend stocks may want to explore other Energy stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ARIS Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) has a momentum factor score of 26/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 26/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 51/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

ARIS vs Competitors — Energy Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Energy sector, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) ranks #126 out of 128 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ARIS in the lower half of all Energy stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Greenfire Resources Ltd. (GFR) with a score of 59.0/100, TotalEnergies SE (TTE) with a score of 57.1/100, APA Corp (APA) with a score of 54.0/100, GeoPark Ltd (GPRK) with a score of 55.4/100, and Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (KRP) with a score of 52.4/100.

Comparing ARIS against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ARIS vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Aris Water Solutions, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ARIS Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ARIS? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. suggests caution. Momentum is weak at 26/100, a headwind for near-term performance. High volatility (stability score 34/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 35.9/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ARIS stock.

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